What Is Cloud Computing

Bhushan MahajanBhushan Mahajan
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🌥️ Introduction

In today’s digital world, we store photos online, stream music, use Google Docs, and watch movies on Netflix but have you ever wondered where all this data is stored and how it's accessed so quickly?

The answer lies in Cloud Computing a powerful technology that’s changing the way we live and work.


🌐 What Is Cloud Computing?

☁️ Cloud computing means using the internet to access computing services like storage, servers, databases, and software without needing to own or manage the physical hardware. It’s like renting instead of buying. We can renting any cloud services from any cloud providers


🔑 Key Features of Cloud Computing

  • On-Demand Access: Use services whenever you need.

  • Scalability: Easily upgrade or downgrade based on your needs.

  • Pay-as-you-go: You only pay for what you use.

  • Remote Access: Use from anywhere in the world.

  • Automatic Updates: Cloud providers handle software and security updates.


☁️ Types of Cloud Computing

  1. Public Cloud: Services offered over the internet to everyone (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).

  2. Private Cloud: Used by a single organization for security and control.

  3. Hybrid Cloud: A mix of public and private clouds working together.


👩‍💻 Cloud Service Models

  1. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service):

    • Virtual machines, storage, networks

    • Example: AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine

  2. PaaS (Platform as a Service):

    • Tools for developers to build apps

    • Example: Heroku, Google App Engine

  3. SaaS (Software as a Service):

    • Ready-to-use software over the internet

    • Example: Gmail, Google Drive, Microsoft Office 365


  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • IBM Cloud

  • Oracle Cloud


🌍 Why is Cloud Computing Important?

  • Reduces cost of buying physical servers

  • Increases speed and performance

  • Helps businesses scale faster

  • Makes remote work easier

  • Improves data backup and recovery


📱 Real-Life Examples

  • Google Photos – Stores your photos in the cloud.

  • Netflix – Streams movies from cloud servers.

  • Dropbox / Google Drive – Stores your files online.

  • Online games like PUBG Mobile – Use cloud for matchmaking and game data.


This are the some Key Points of cloud computing . That describe about what is cloud and how its works and with some of the real examples…

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Bhushan Mahajan
Bhushan Mahajan

I’m Bhushan Mahajan, a passionate MCA student diving deep into the world of Cloud Computing, Linux, and DevOps. I'm currently learning the core concepts of Linux and AWS and sharing my journey daily on Hashnode and LinkedIn. My goal is to become a cloud-native developer, build real-world projects, and help others learn along the way. Join me as I share what I learn—step by step, day by day.